South Carolina Gamecocks#15 · LB Donovan Darden
50 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 240 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Havelock, NC
Donovan Darden is a LB (#15) for South Carolina, from Havelock, NC. In the 2026 season he has 1 tackle over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 3
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 3
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 3
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 16
Weight 14
Frame 15
Experience 10
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2026 season
1
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Donovan Darden career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | SC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 | vs Towson | W 45-9 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowSouth Carolina LB: #15
- ClassSophomore
- HometownHavelock, NC
Donovan Darden: South Carolina LB profile and stats
Donovan Darden is a LB (#15) for South Carolina, from Havelock, NC. This profile tracks Donovan Darden's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the South Carolina roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where South Carolina sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Donovan Darden play for?
Donovan Darden plays for South Carolina, wearing #15 at LB.
What position does Donovan Darden play?
Donovan Darden is a LB for South Carolina.
How tall is Donovan Darden?
Donovan Darden is 6-4 and weighs 240 lb.
What year is Donovan Darden in?
Donovan Darden is listed as a sophomore on the South Carolina roster.
Where is Donovan Darden from?
Donovan Darden is from Havelock, NC.
How many tackles does Donovan Darden have?
Donovan Darden has 1 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.